Knowing this Countryman from so many encounters with Marvin over the years, I’d rather forgotten that it’s a bit unusual for our own country. As you can see, Marvin is running (again) for state representative. His little Mini makes a great mobile billboard.

I don’t know how long Marvin has owned it, but it’s been his as long as I can remember. It was once his company car for his lawn care products company, and it’s hauled plenty of sailing and boating equipment as well. So it’s no garage queen. Makes you happy just looking at it, doesn’t it?

A miracle it has survived the tin worm! Regular Minis are near impossible to prevent rust, I’d say the ash on the countryman would make em even worse. A great find, especially as it’s so original, so many have been messed about with.